Manage the responsible suppliers to achieve the aligned requirement with Volvo Global Standard.

Main responsibilities

1. Monitor the VQE (Volvo Cars Quality through Excellence) process and ensure supply base improvement in Asian countries such as China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, India, etc. 2. Benchmark supplier base capability between China and Europe through on-site review in China and Europe.3. Prioritize and support Site STA Engineers for timely corrective and preventive supplier actions. 4. Provide prioritization and leadership to Commodity Engineers for corrective and preventive supplier actions.5. Prioritize Engineering competence and development by timely performance feed-back through the Performance Review Process and Coaching.6. Develop, coach and improve the capabilities and effectiveness of STA Site Engineers.7. Objective Setting, Performance Review and Competence Development for all management performance review.8. Provide new location / technology evaluations to support sourcing following the SFQ (Sourcing for Quality) process.9. Manage business relationships with the supply base.10. Manage the progression of key suppliers to achieve VQE and manage the deployment of the VQE process and disciplines 11. Support deployment of quality performance requirements, initiatives and training to global supply base. 12. Interface with Purchasing Managers to ensure consistent sourcing direction and consensus. Deploy and maintain "fix or leave" strategy 13. Take act and part in CBP (Commodity Business Plan) teams. 14. Lead and manage Site STA and Commodity Engineer resources to develop self-reliant suppliers 15. Prioritize Site STA Engineer resources to support Flawless Launches in GPDS Projects by: o APQP Status reporting o Run @ Rate review o Production Part Approval (PPAP) – PSW reporting16. Provide leadership support and brand specific information to the home based Site STA engineers

Qualifications

1. M.S. and/Or equivalent work experience2. Proficiency in English, oral and written. 3. Drive solving of problems and concerns and implement work plan within the area of expertise and specialist competence. 4. Ability to manage multiple items at the same time without loosing focus or quality. 5. Have a strong holistic view and high degree of courage, Integrity and business ethics. 6. Feeling at home in an international and diverse environment. 7. Positive attitude, resolute and high drive for results. 8. Experienced in working cross-functionally. 9. Have a strong drive, leadership and ability to proactively develop and improve the supplier base. 10. Very good communication (verbal and written) and social skills.

Experience Required

At least 5+ years working experiences in well-known OEM or supplier of automotive industry in STA (supplier quality related) area. 2+ years as commodity leader/manager.

Competencies

1. Good knowledge of five core tools(PPAP/APQP/SPC/MSA/PFMEA).2. Knowledge of quality management system, TS16949 internal auditor is preferred. 3. Six sigma BB is preferred. Lean experience is preferred. 4. Good knowledge and practice of GD&T. 5. Good problem solving skill, good practice of 8D, 5 WHY and continue improvement. 6. Excellent technical and analytic skills with extensive experience in supplier manufacturing processes.7. Good knowledge how to manage STA IT and quality tools/systems/processes.